Years ago, Princess Twilight Sparkle of Equestria helped show a group of humans the magic of friendship, and they've never forgotten how much it meant to them. Since then, Twilight has continued to return to visit her friends in their world, and even as her coronation looms large on the horizon, they'd been confident things would work out.

But when a serious malfunction renders the device keeping the portal open useless and seemingly irreparable, Princess Twilight is left struggling to come up with a solution, or even answers. As the possibility that they might never see their old friend in person again grows, the Rainbooms decide to send a series of letters to the Princess, expressing their personal gratitude for the influence she's had in their lives, well-wishes for her rule in Equestria and cautious optimism for the future.

Cover art by D+CON! Used with permission.

Written for Bicyclette's The Twilight Files contest. See the other entries here! Pre-read by The Sleepless Beholder. The chapter "Letter 1: Rarity" ties in with the Bean's Writing Group prompt "An Artistic Touch", while "Letter 7: Fluttershy" ties in with "Someone is Missing".

Featured on 7/19/22 to 7/23/22!

Note this story only considers animated media as canon, and deviates from the depiction of events seen in literary or comic media like The Fall of Sunset Shimmer and Twilight's Sparkly Sleepover Surprise.

After an undead creature attacks Apple Bloom, Princess Celestia sends Fluttershy to attempt to reform the assailant. That brief contact leaves an irreversible mark on Fluttershy's life. Follow her descent into a whirlwind of misery and despair.

Original author: KWF (He decided to leave the fandom.)

All art by Aisu-isme.

There are many different explanations as to why Equestria fell. The true answer is quite simple: Nothing can kill Friendship more than a mother having to bury her own child. Clockwork lived a long life, but Luna was blinded by grief.

This tale should be a warning to all to always live in the present, and not be blinded by goals for the future, or reminiscence about the past.

Edit: Featured 4/27/22

Luna has tried, really has tried, to live once again among other ponies. So far, all her efforts have failed. Does Equestria really need another princess?

Now with two different sequels:
Will you let her fall or will you save her?

Three years ago, Twilight lost Rarity to the cruelty of fate. Since then she had devoted her life to bring her beloved back from death. Using the cloning method, she has successfully recreated her lover from scratch. But there is one problem, this clone Rarity can only live for 30 hours. And Twilight will never be able to recreate her lover ever again.

30 hours, is the amount of time Twilight has left to spend with Rarity one last time, before seeing her lover fall into the hand of the grim reaper once more.

Written and Illustrated by MrTSG.

Upon returning to the Golden Oak Library after the Gala. Twilight sees Spike and he doesn't look happy

Princess Twilight Sparkle sees how far Equestria has fallen since her coronation, despite her best efforts to maintain friendship and magic in the world. However, with a heavy heart, she makes a decision that will change Equestria forever.

A/N; A possible history of how what happened to the magic of Equestria. Short, simple, and to the point. Hope you like it.

Cover art was taken from Google Images.

Based on Luna’s Swing, by чThunder and FritzyBeat

The Canterlot Castle is a place full of history. Near a place just beyond a treeline, there’s an old swing that sits. The swing continues to sit, and it signifies so much to Celestia and Luna.

In the warmth of her cloud home, Rainbow Dash is about to turn in for the night when she hears Scootaloo crying outside in the middle of a vicious blizzard. Plucking the freezing filly from the snow, Rainbow hopes to provide some much-needed comfort for the otherwise tough young pegasus, but she uncovers a disturbing reality that she knows she cannot handle alone.

Knowing only one pony that could really help her out, Rainbow enlists Twilight’s help, determined to set things straight for Scootaloo. But what Rainbow doesn’t know is that in her efforts to provide a better life for the filly, her friendship with Twilight will develop into something more.

Edited by Alcatraz, Rated Ponystar, Rocinante, Ponysopher, Marshal Twilight, Knight of Cerebus, ShimmeringStallion, and Jake The Army Guy

Proofread by Neko Majin C

Princess Celestia meditates on her love of gardens and daily life in Canterlot.

Preread by Not Enough Coffee, MissyTheAngle, and TCC56. Contribute to the TVTropes page!